14-06-2026

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PART-A-PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

1)

A balloon starts rising from ground with some initial velocity. A stone is dropped from balloon. This
stone always reaches ground with same speed no matter from what height it was dropped. Mark the
correct statement (Assume acceleration due to gravity does not vary with height)

Balloon decelerates with a value

(A)

(B) Balloon decelerates with a value g

(C) Balloon decelerates with a value 2g
(D) Balloon accelerates with a value g

2) Position vector of a particle is given by , t is time and r0 and a are constants. The
velocity of particle when it returns to starting point :-

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

3) Two balls are projected from an inclined plane from point Q & P respectively as shown. Select the

incorrect statement:- (During the time both remain in air)

(A) Path of A w.r.t. B is straight line

(B) Velocity of A w.r.t. B is constant
(C) Path of A w.r.t. B is parabolic
(D) Acceleration of A w.r.t. B is zero

4) A block B moves with a velocity u relative to the wedge A. If the velocity of the wedge is v as
shown in the figure, for the block to move vertically up, θ is :-

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

5) A ball is thrown from the tower of height 25 m as shown in figure. If the ball rises to a maximum
height of 20m above the point of projection and strikes at a distance 75 m from the foot of the tower,
the angle of projection α (with horizontal x-axis) is :- (Take : g = 10 m/s2)

(A)
tan–1

(B)
tan–1

(C)
tan–1

(D)
tan–1

6) An object is moving in the xy plane with the position vector given by and velocity given
by . The distance of object from origin is definitely decreasing when:-

(A) vx > 0, vy > 0

(B) vx < 0, vy < 0
(C) xvx +yvy < 0
(D) xvx + yvy > 0

SECTION-I(ii)

1)

If T is the total time of flight, H the maximum height and R is the horizontal range of a projectile.
Then x and y co–ordinates at any time t are related as :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2) A ball is rolled off the edge of a horizontal table at a speed of 4 m/second. It hits the ground after
0.4 second. Which statement given below is true

(A) The speed with which it hits the ground is 4.0 m/second
(B) It hits the ground at a horizontal distance 1.6 m from the edge of the table
(C) Height of the table is 0.8 m
(D) It hits the ground at an angle of 60° to the horizontal

3) Figures (i) and (ii) below show the displacement-time graphs of two particles moving along the x-
axis (curves are parabolic). We can say that

(A) Both the particles are having uniform acceleration

(B) Both the particles are having non uniform acceleration
(C) Particle (i) is speeding up.
(D) Particle (ii) is slowing down.

4) S1, S2 and S3 are the different sizes of window 1, 2 & 3 respectively, placed in a vertical plane one
above the other. A particle is thrown up in that vertical plane. Find the correct option(s) :

(A) Average speed of the particle passing the windows may be equal if S1 < S2 < S3
(B) Average speed of the particle passing the windows may be equal if S1 > S2 > S3
If S1 = S2 = S3 the change in speed of the particle while crossing the window will satisfy. (ΔV)1 <
(C)
(ΔV)2 < (ΔV)3
(D) If S1 = S2 = S3, the time taken by particle to cross the window will satisfy t1 < t2 < t3.

5) In case of projectile motion if two projectiles A and B are projected with same speed at angles 15°
and 75° respectively to the horizontal then :
(A) HA > HB
(B) HA < HB
(C) TA> TB
(D) TA < TB

6) A river is flowing with a speed of 1 km/hr. A swimmer wants to go to point ‘C’ starting from ‘A’. he
swims with a speed of 5 km/hr, at an angle θ, w.r.t. the river. If AB = BC = 400 m. Then :-

(A) the value of θ is 53°.

(B) time taken by the man is 6 min.
(C) time taken by the man is 8 min.
(D) the value of θ is 45°.

SECTION-III

1)

The position of particle moving on the x-axis is given by x = t3 – 3t2 + 12. Find the distance travelled
by the particle in 0 to 3 sec

2) The position vector of a particle is given by = (t2 – 4t + 6) + (t2) . The time (in sec.) after which
the velocity vector and the acceleration vector become perpendicular to each other is equal to :

3)

A particle is moving on a straight line along x-direction. A graph between square of its velocity &
position is drawn as shown. Find the magnitude of acceleration (in m/s2) of particle

4) From the graph shown, if magnitude of acceleration is . Then the value of n is.
5) A man at rest find the rain falling vertically with velocity 10m/s. If he starts moving with constant
velocity 10 m/s and angle with vertical along which he must hold his umbrella to prevent himself
from rain in 5n degree. Find n.

PART-B-CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

1)

Which of the following order is correct for the property mentioned in brackets ?

(A) S2– > Cl– > K+ > Ca2+ (ionisation energy)

(B) C < N < F < O (2nd ionisation energy)
(C) B > Al > Ga > In > Tl (Electronegativity)
(D) None of these

2) The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that

(A) Zr and Y have about the same radius

(B) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(C) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
(D) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state

3)

The maximum number of electron in a subshell is given by the expression :

(A) 4ℓ + 2
(B) 4ℓ – 2
(C) 2ℓ + 1
(D) 2ℓ – 1

4) The correct value for 3p orbital is -

(A)
(B) Ψ321
(C)
(D)

5) Which of the following set of quantum number is not correct.

n l mℓ ms

(1) 3 0 0

(2) 5 2 –1

(3) 4 0 –2

(4) 7 0 0

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

6) Orbital angular momentum of an electron is , then the number of orientations of this orbital
in space are

(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 9

SECTION-I(ii)

1) Hund's rule is violated in which of the following electronic configuration :

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

2) The orbitals which are located along the axis and not between the axis is / are

(A) 3px, 4dxy, 5dz 2

(B) 3py, 4dz , 5dx –y

2 2 2

(C) 2py, 4dx –y

2 2
(D) 4px, 4dxz, 5dyz

3) Which of the following pairs have identical values of magnetic moment ?

(A) Zn2+, Cu+

(B) Co2+, Ni2+
(C) Mn4+, Co2+
(D) Mg2+, Sc+

4) Which of the following orders of atomic / Ionic radius is correct ?

(A) B < Al ≈ Ga
(B) Sc > Cu < Zn
(C) C < O < N
(D) Al+3 < Al+2 < Al+

5) Choose the INCORRECT order of hydrated size of the ions -

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) Identify the correct statement from following :

(A) Atomic radius of the element increases as one move down the first group of periodic table
(B) Amongst isoelectronic species smaller the positive charge on cation smaller is the ionic radius
Amongst isoelectronic species greater the negative charge on the anion larger is the ionic
(C)
radius
(D) N is having smallest radii amongst the second period elements.

SECTION-III

1)

Maximum number of degenerate orbitals in 3rd excited state of Li+2 = x

Electronegativity (Pauling scale) of most electronegative element = y. Then find value of

2) The atomic number of element “Unnilquadium” is X. The value of is-

3) Find the total number of possible exchange for d3 configuration in an element.

4) If p-block codes as 1, s-block codes as 2, d-block codes as 3 and f block codes as 4 and if Aufbau
rule is violated then Sc (z = 21) lies in which block code.

5) An orbital having double dumbbell shape of an unielectronic specie is represented as :-

0
where and a represents Bohr’s radius. Calculate sum of angular & spherical nodes :-

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

1) If α,β,γ are real roots of cubic equation ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0 and

then find the value of

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) –1
(D) 0

2) Suppose a, b denote the distinct real root of the quadratic polynomial x2 + 5x – 100 = 0 and
suppose c, d denote the distinct complex root of the polynomial x2 – 5x + 100 = 0, then the value of
ac(a2 + c2) + bc(b2 + c2) + ad(a2 + d2) + bd(b2 + d2) is :

(A) 0
(B) –1250
(C) 15000
(D) 8125

3) If the equation x2 + 2λx + λ2 + 1 = 0, λ ∈ R and ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a,b,c are lengths of sides
of triangle, have a common root then the possible range of λ is:

(A) (0,2)

(B)

(C)

(D) (0,∞)

4) If log8x + log8y = log8x.log8y and logxy = 3, then the value of x is -

(A) 8
(B) 16
(C) 32
(D) 64

5) Consider the equation x2 + 4x – n = 0, where n ∈ [20, 100] is a natural number. Then the number
of all distinct values of n, for which the given equation has integral roots, is equal to :

(A) 7
(B) 8
(C) 6
(D) 5

6) Let be the roots of the equation Then the roots of the equation
are

(A) a, c
(B) b, c
(C) a, b
(D)

SECTION-I(ii)

1) The value(s) of m for which the equation (1 + m2)x2 – 2(1 + 3m)x + (1 + 8m) = 0 has no real root
is/are :

(A)

(B) 0
(C) 3
(D) 1

2)

Which of the following is/are correct ?

(A)
If , then

(B)
If , then x > 6

(C)
If , then x < 6

(D)
If , then x is a rational number

3) If the characteristic of log5N is 3, then number of integral values of N is -

(A) 600
(B) 500
(C) 125 log5(125)
(D) 125 log5(625)

4) |x + 1|(x + 2) = , then -

(A) Equation has two irrational and one rational solution

(B) The equation has one irrational and two rational solution
(C) Sum of all solutions is a rational number
(D) Sum of all solutions is an irrational number.

5) If the roots of the equation x2 – 4x – log2a = 0 are real, then the exact set of values of a is -

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

6) Let the graph of quadratic y = ax2 + bx + c is as shown in the figure then which of the following
is/are true

y = ax2 + bx + c

(A) a > 0
(B) c > 0
(C) D < 0
(D) b > 0

SECTION-III

1) The value of , is

2) If log(x–1)9 + log9(x – 1) = 2, then the value of log10x, is

3) If all the solutions of the inequality x2 – 6ax + 5a2 ≤ 0 are also the solutions of inequality x2 – 14x
+ 40 ≤ 0 then find the number of possible integral values of a.

4) Let P(x) = x2 + bx + c, where b and c are integer. If P(x) is a factor of both x4 + 6x2 + 25 and 3x4 +
4x2 + 28x + 5, find the value of P(1).

5) If α & β are roots of the equation x2 + x – 3 = 0, then value of α3 – 4β2 + 24 is

 ANSWER KEYS

PART-A-PHYSICS

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 1 2 3 4 5 6
A. B B C D A C

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 7 8 9 10 11 12
A. A,C B,C A,C,D C,D B,D A,B

SECTION-III

Q. 13 14 15 16 17
A. 8 1 2 9 9

PART-B-CHEMISTRY

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 18 19 20 21 22 23
A. B C A D C C

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 24 25 26 27 28 29
A. B,C B,C A,C A,B,D B,C A,C

SECTION-III

Q. 30 31 32 33 34
A. 4 4 3 3 5

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

SECTION-I(i)

Q. 35 36 37 38 39 40
A. A B A B C C

SECTION-I(ii)

Q. 41 42 43 44 45 46
A. C,D A,C,D B,D B,D C A,B,C
 SECTION-III

Q. 47 48 49 50 51
A. 2 1 0 4 5
 SOLUTIONS

PART-A-PHYSICS

1) Explain Question : The question aske to identify the correct statement regarding the
motion of a balloon when a stone is dropped , it falls under the influence of gravity
Concept : kinematics , motion under gravity
Solution :
Let initial velocity of balloon is v0 and acceleration is 'a' then velocity at height h

Velocity of stone at ground

vg2 = v2 + 2gh = v02 + 2ah + 2gh
it will be independent from height if (a = –g)

Final answer: Option (2)

2)

Question Explanation : Given position vector as a function of time, find the velocity when the
particle returns to its starting point.

Concept: Velocity = time derivative of position vector

Solution:
Position vector:
r = r₀ (1 − a t) t

Starting point corresponds to r = 0.

This occurs at:
t = 0 and t = 1/a

Velocity vector:
v = dr/dt
v = r₀ [ (1 − a t) + t(−a) ]
v = r₀ (1 − 2 a t)

At return time t = 1/a:

v = r₀ (1 − 2)
v = − r₀
Final Answer: Option (2)

3)

Explain Question : Choose the incorrect statement if the two projectiles in vertical plane if
they are projected from the inclined plane as shown.
Concept : projectile motion on Inclined plane.
Solution : Since acceleration of both is g downward hence relative acceleration will be zero
and relative velocity will remains constant & path will be straight line as seen by other.
 Final answer: option (3).

4)

Explanation Question:

It is given that block B moves with velocity u with respect with wedge A and wedge A also
moves with velocity v as shown in the figure. We have to find θ such that velocity of block B is
vertical with respect to ground.

Concept:
This question is based on Constraint motion of wedge.

Solution:

=
for in verticaly upward direction

v = u cos θ ⇒ θ =

Final answer : option (4)

5) Question Explanation:
A ball is thrown from a 25 m high tower, rises 20 m above the launch point, and lands 75 m
away — find the angle of projection α.
Concept:
Projectile motion
Solution:

u sin α = 20

t2 – 4t – 5 = 0
t2 – 5t + t – 5 = 0
t(t – 5) + 1(t – 5) = 0
t = 5, –1
75 = u cos α × 5
u cos α = 15

α = tan–1
Final Answer:
Option (1)

6)

If x, v have opposite sign

⇒ particle moves towards the origin

7)

W know

Using there, we can verify (A) and (C) are correct

8) Question Explanation: Horizontal projection motion analysis.

Concept: Projectile Motion
Solution:
u = 4 m/s
t = 0.4 sec

R = u × T = 4 × 0.4 = 1.6

Final Answer: The correct option is (2) and (3).

9) Question Explanation: Two displacement-time curve is given for two particles along the x-
axis. It is also given that curves are parabolic then we have to select correct alternatives.

Concept: This question is based on graph analysis of kinematics variables.

Solution: (II) from figure (ii), as time increases, the slope of x-t curve decreases i.e., or
velocity decreases. Hence acceleration is negative means speed decreases but acceleration is
constant because x-t curve is parabolic (x t2).

(I) For figure (i), as t increases, the slope increases means velocity increases i.e., particle is
speeding up but again with constant rate.
 ⇒ a = constant

Final answer: The correct option are (1), (3) and (4).

10) Explanation : In vertical plane, three windows are arranged S1, S2 and S3 one above the
other. We have to choose the correct options for average speed.
Concept : Speed and velocity
Solution :

(1) <Speed> =

=
As the particle moves up, its speed keeps on decreasing so it take more time to cover the same
distance. Hence option (4) will be correct and also change in speed ie (v – u) will be more for
window 3. Because S1 = S2 = S3 = S
v2 = u2 + 2aS ⇒ (v + u) (v – u) = 2aS
Here, u1 > u2 > u3 and 2aS same then

∵ (v – u) =

11) Explanation : Two projectiles are thrown at different angles with some speed we have to
compare max height and time of flight
Concept : Projection motion
Solution :

Final answer :
and

12) Question Explanation:

The goal is to determine the angle the swimmer should take with respect to the river flow and
the time taken to reach point 'C'.

Concept:
This question is based on relative velocity.

Solution:
 Let he crosses river in in time 't' then we have

And we have,
(VSR cosθ + VR)t = 0.4
⇒ (5cosθ + 1)t = 0.4
⇒ 5 cosθ + 1 = 5 sinθ

⇒ sinθ – cosθ =
⇒ θ = 53°
And, t = 6 min.

Final Answer:
The correct options are (1) and (2).

13) Question Explanation: Expression of position with time is given. It is find distance
travelled between 0 to 3 sec.
Concept : This question is based on ID Motion.
Solution : X = t3 – 3t2 + 12

U=0
3t (t – 2) = 0
t = 0 and t = 2 sec.
particle comes at rest at t = 2 sec.

= 8 – 12 + 12 = 8 m

= 27 – 27 + 12
= 12
Total distance 8m
Final Answer : 8

14) ,
 15)
m = tan θ = – 4
Equation of straight line
y = mx + C
v2 = –4x + 100
differentiate

|a| = 2 m/s2

16)

or

17)

tanθ = 1
θ = 45° = 5n
n=9

PART-B-CHEMISTRY
 18)

C < N < F < O (2nd ionisation energy)

19) Lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that-

(C) Zr and Hf have about the same radius Radii – 3d < 4d ~ 5d. due to poor shielding of f-
electrons, the outermost shell electrons get attracted towards nucleus
(C) is the correct answer.

20)

Question Explanation: Determining the electron capacity of a subshell using quantum

numbers.
Concept: Quantum Numbers and Subshell Occupancy.
Solution: Each subshell is defined by the azimuthal quantum number (l). The number of
orbitals in a subshell is given by (2l + 1). Since each orbital can hold a maximum of two
electrons (with opposite spins), the total capacity is double the number of orbitals.

Calculation:

A. Number of orbitals = (2l + 1)

B. Max electrons
C. Max electrons = 2(2l + 1) = 4l + 2

Final Answer: 1 (4l + 2)

21)

Question Explanation:

Find value for 3p orbital.

Concept:

This question is based on Schrodinger's wave equation.

Solution:

Correct answer is (4)

Correct answer is ( )

22)

concept : n = 1,2,3______
ℓ = 0 to n − 1 [Integer value]
mℓ = −ℓ to +ℓ including zero

(1) correct
 (2) correct
(3) incorrect
for ℓ = 0 me = −2 not possible
(4) correct
Final Answer: Option (3)

23) Question Explanation:

Question is asking about number of orientations

Concept:
This question is based on orbital angular momentum and orientation

Solution:

Orbital angular momentum =

Orbital angular momentum is given by

Equate the given orbital angular momentum to the formula

So, number of orientation

=7

Final Answer:
The correct option is (3)

24)

Explain the question: Identify electronic configurations in d-orbitals that do not follow
Hund's Rule.

Concept: Hund's Rule of Maximum Multiplicity.

Solution:
Hund's rule states that for a set of degenerate orbitals (orbitals with the same energy, like the
five d-orbitals), electron pairing does not begin until each orbital is singly occupied.
Furthermore, all electrons in singly occupied orbitals must have parallel spins (pointing in the
same direction) to maximize stability.

A. Option 2 violates the rule because the third electron has an antiparallel (downward) spin,
whereas it should have a parallel (upward) spin like the others to maintain maximum
multiplicity.
B. Option 3 violates the rule because two electrons are paired in the first orbital while two other
degenerate orbitals ( and ) are still completely empty. Pairing should only occur
after all five orbitals have at least one electron.
C. Options 1 and 4 are valid because they maintain parallel spins and only show pairing (in
Option 4) after the subshell is half-filled.

Final Answer: Options (2 and 3)

25)

Answer : 3py, 4dz , 5dx –y & 2py, 4dx –y

2 2 2 2 2

26)

Magnetic moment (µ) = B.M.

n = number of unpaired electrons
0
Zn2+ : [Ar] 3d10 4s number of unpaired electrons = 0 therefore µ = 0
+ 10 0
Cu : [Ar] 3d 4s number of unpaired electrons = 0 therefore µ = 0
0
Co2+ : [Ar] 3d7 4s number of unpaired electrons = 3 therefore µ =
0
Ni2+ : [Ar] 3d8 4s number of unpaired electrons = 2 therefore µ =
Mg2+ : [Ne] number of unpaired electrons = 0 therefore µ = 0
0
Mn4+ : [Ar] 3d3 4s number of unpaired electrons = 3 therefore µ =
+ 1 1
Sc : [Ar] 3d 4s number of unpaired electrons = 2 therefore µ =

27) Atomic radius → decreases on going from left to right.

(A)
(B) Sc > Cu < Zn

(D)

28) ∵ Hydration energy =

∴ Size of hydrated ion ∝ Hydration energy

29)

(A) Down the group, size increases

(B) N–3 O2– F– Na+ Mg+2 Al+3
(Isoelectronic)
Z↑
–
e same, σ same
∴ (Z – σ) ↑
∴ Size ↓
Size N > O > F– > Na+ > Mg2+ > Al3+ (B) → Incorrect
3– 2–

(C) ⇒ Correct {from above example)

(D) 2nd period : Ne > Li > Be > B > C > N > O > F
(Size) Smallest

30)
31)

32) Explain question : Total number of exchange for d3 electronic configuration.

Concept : This question is based on exchange energy.

Solution :
Total exchange 2 + 1 + 0 = 3
Final answer : 3

33)

Question Explanation: Find the block code for Sc if Aufbau is violated.

Concept: Electronic Configuration Rules

Solution: Without the Aufbau rule, electrons fill orbitals n-wise (1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 3d...); for
Sc (Z=21), the configuration becomes 1s22s22p63s23p63d3, placing the last electron in the d-
block.

Final Answer: The block code for d-block is 3.

34)

Explain the question: Find total nodes (angular + spherical) for an orbital from its wave
function.

Concept: Angular nodes = ℓ; Spherical (radial) nodes = n – ℓ – 1.

Solution:
According to quantum mechanical principles, an orbital with a double dumbbell shape
corresponds to the d-subshell, meaning the azimuthal quantum number ℓ = 2. Therefore, the
number of angular nodes is 2.
Spherical nodes (radial nodes) are determined by the number of roots of the radial polynomial
at finite non-zero distances from the nucleus. In the given wave function ψ(r), the factor
σ2 identifies the orbital as d-type (ℓ = 2).
The radial nodes are derived from the roots of the polynomial factors (σ – 1), (σ – 2) and (σ – 6).
Setting these to zero gives three distinct spherical nodes at σ = 1, 2 and 6.

Summing the values:

Total nodes = Angular nodes + Spherical nodes = 2 + 3 = 5
This signifies that the given expression represents a 6d orbital, where total nodes equal n – 1.
 Final Answer: 5

PART-C-MATHEMATICS

35) (α + 1)2 + (β + 1)2 + (γ + 1)2 = 4(α + β + γ)

α2 + 2α + 1 + β2 + 1 + 2β + γ2 + 1 + 2γ = 4α + 4β + 4γ
(α - 1)2 + (β - 1)2 + (γ - 1)2 = 0
∴ α = 1, β = 1, γ = 1
α2 + β2 - γ2 = 1 + 1 - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1

36) a3c + ac3 + b3c + bc3 + a3d + ad3 + b3d + bd3

= a3(c + d) + b3(c + d) + c3(a + b) + d3(a + b)
= (c + d) (a3 + b3) + (a + b) (c3 + d3)
a + b = –5 c + d = +5
ab = –100 cd = 100
a3 + b3 = (a + b) (a2 + b2 – ab) c3 + d3 = (c + d) (c2 + d2 – cd)
= (–5) (25 + 300) = (5) × (25 – 300)
= –5 × 325 = 5 × (–275)
= –1625 = –1375
= 5 × (–1625) + (–5) × (–1375)
= –8125 + 6875 = –1250

37) ∴ Roots of 1st equation are imaginary.

∴ Both roots are in common.

∴
∴ a+b > c ⇒ 1–2λ > λ2 + 1 ⇒ λ ∈ (0,2)

38) y = x3 [∵ logxy = 3]
∴ 4log8x = 3(log8x)2

⇒ log8x = 0; log8x =
⇒

39) x2 + 4x + 4 = n + 4
(x + 2)2 = n + 4
x=–2+

∴ '6' integral values of 'n' are possible

 40)

41) for no real roots,

D<0
⇒ (–2(1 + 3m))2 – 4(1 + m2)(1 + 8m) < 0
⇒ 4[(1 + 3m)2 – (1 + m2)(1 + 8m)] < 0
⇒ [(1 + 9m2 + 6m) – (1 + m2 + 8m + 8m3)] < 0
⇒ –8m3 + 8m2 – 2m < 0
⇒ (–2m) (4m2 – 4m + 1) < 0
⇒ m(2m – 1)2 > 0

⇒ m > 0 and

42)

(A)
(C) log27 + log29 = x ⇒ log263 = x
∴ x<8
(D) log3(log1/2x) = 0
⇒ log1/2x = 1

43)

3 < log5N < 4

(5)3 < N < (5)4
125 < N < 625
Number of integers lying between
125 and 625 is

625 – 125 = 500

44) |x + 1|(x + 2) =
x = log35 – 2
|x + 1| = 1 ⇒ x = 0, x = –2

45)
 Use D ≥ 0
16 + 4log2a ≥ 0

log2a ≥ –4 ⇒

46) ⇒b<0

47) =

48) logx–19 = t ⇒ ⇒ t=1

⇒ logx–19 = 1 ⇒ 9 = x – 1
⇒ x = 10 ⇒ log10x = 1

49) Let f (x) = x2 – 6ax + 5a2 = (x – a)(x – 5a)

and g (x) = x2 – 14x + 40 = (x – 4) (x – 10)
Clearly, g (a) ≤ 0 and g (5a) ≤ 0 must satisfy simultaneously.
Now, g (a) ≤ 0 ⇒ a2 – 14a + 40 ≤ 0
⇒ 4 ≤ a ≤ 10 ... (1)
2
Also, g (5a) ≤ 0 ⇒ 25a – 70a + 40 ≤ 0
⇒ (5a – 4)(a – 2) ≤ 0

⇒ ≤a≤2 ... (2)

∴ (1) ∩ (2) gives a ∈ ϕ.
Hence no integral value of a can satisfy it. Ans.

50)

Let f(x) = x4 + 6x2 + 25 and g(x) = 3x4 + 4x2 + 28x + 5

Now, if p(x) is the factor of both f(x) and g(x), then it is also be the factor of g(x) – 3f(x) = q(x)
(say)
q(x) ⇒ -14x2 + 28x – 70
= -14(x2 – 2x + 5)
p(x) = x2 - 2x + 5
p(1) = 4

51) α2 + α – 3 = 0 ⇒ α2 = 3 – α
β2 + β - 3 = 0 ⇒ β2 = 3 – β
α3 – 4β2 + 24 = α(3 – α) – 4(3 – β) + 24
3α – α2 – 12 + 4β + 24
= 3α – (3 – α) – 12 + 4β + 24
= 4α + 4β + 9
= 4(α + β) + 9
= 4(–1) + 9
=5